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Re: Where to buy solder?
Charles Rodecap
Hello???? I was out of my better solder and needed more of what made soldering fun again. I found KESTER? 63 / 37 1#? on e-bay for about $22.00 at a seller in Ohio that was in March. Charlie KA9HDG?
On Friday, April 16, 2021, 11:02:21 AM EDT, wabate via groups.io <wabate@...> wrote:
Martin, I found myself in the same predicament.? After 40 years I was running low on my .032 Kester.? Frustrated with ebay prices I went o Craigs list and picked up enough for another 40 years at a good price.? Some people are dumping it. Good luck, Bill, K3PGB On 4/16/2021 10:15 AM, Martin Potter VE3OAT wrote: > Almost off-topic.? It has been many years since I bought any solder, but am now approaching the need for another roll.? Where do people buy good quality 63/37 tin/lead solder these days?? (Not interested in lead-free or Chinese stuff.) > > My preferred size is about 0.040 inch (0.10 mm), as I find the 0.031 inch size a little difficult to work with.? A one pound roll would be nice.? (At my age that would be more than enough.? HI) > Thanks for any suggestions. > Very 73, > .. Martin? VE3OAT > > > > > > > |
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Re: Where to buy solder?
Martin, I found myself in the same predicament.? After 40 years I was running low on my .032 Kester.? Frustrated with ebay prices I went o Craigs list and picked up enough for another 40 years at a good price.? Some people are dumping it.
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Good luck, Bill, K3PGB On 4/16/2021 10:15 AM, Martin Potter VE3OAT wrote:
Almost off-topic. It has been many years since I bought any solder, but am now approaching the need for another roll. Where do people buy good quality 63/37 tin/lead solder these days? (Not interested in lead-free or Chinese stuff.) |
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Re: Where to buy solder?
I'd imagine that you can still buy quality (non-Chinese, Non-ROHS compliant) solder from suppliers on Ebay or via the normal Newark/Mouser etc. I'm nearing the end of the supply I got when Digital changed their approved manual solder specification and scrapped out hundreds of rolls of Kester solder in our location alone . I snagged what I thought would be a lifetime supply? before it went in the dumpster but I lived longer than expected! John K5MO On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 10:15 AM Martin Potter VE3OAT <ve3oat@...> wrote: Almost off-topic.? It has been many years since I bought any solder, but am now approaching the need for another roll.? Where do people buy good quality 63/37 tin/lead solder these days?? (Not interested in lead-free or Chinese stuff.) |
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Where to buy solder?
Almost off-topic. It has been many years since I bought any solder, but am now approaching the need for another roll. Where do people buy good quality 63/37 tin/lead solder these days? (Not interested in lead-free or Chinese stuff.)
My preferred size is about 0.040 inch (0.10 mm), as I find the 0.031 inch size a little difficult to work with. A one pound roll would be nice. (At my age that would be more than enough. HI) Thanks for any suggestions. Very 73, ... Martin VE3OAT |
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Re: Knight Kit tube tester settings for 6JB6
Thanks Vince. My scroll must be pretty old.? I will try those settings when I get home.? On Thu, Apr 15, 2021, 13:46 Vince Vielhaber <vev@...> wrote: I just checked the scroll for the 6GJ5 and it's there, BUT, James must |
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Re: Knight Kit tube tester settings for 6JB6
Vince Vielhaber
I just checked the scroll for the 6GJ5 and it's there, BUT, James must have an older scroll that I have. My scroll has the 6JB6 listed, which explains why the supplement doesn't.
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6JB6 A B C U D (2, 5, 6) 2 6.3 70 1-7-0 4 and just in case: 6GJ5 A B C U D (2, 5, 6) 4 6.3 30 1-7-0 4 Vince - K8ZW. On 04/15/2021 01:30 PM, Gary Follett wrote:
Is the tube 6GJ5 on the testers chart? If so, you can test 6JB6 with the --
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Re: Knight Kit tube tester settings for 6JB6
开云体育Is the tube 6GJ5 on the testers chart? If so, you can test 6JB6 with the same settings as they are interchangeable but for some versions of the 6GJ5 that tie the suppressor grid to cathode.Gary W0DVN
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Re: Knight Kit tube tester settings for 6JB6
Vince Vielhaber
If it's a 600 Series Knight Kit, it's not in the supplement listing either, which is surprising since the 811A and 4X150 is even in it.
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Vince - K8ZW. On 04/15/2021 12:26 PM, James Barrie wrote:
Does anyone have the set up settings for testing a 6JB6 with a Knight --
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Re: Knight Kit tube tester settings for 6JB6
开云体育? model number ? ? 73, ? Gary H. Harmon, Jr. - K5JWK - HAM Radio, HEATHKIT, and ATARI Archaeologist 6003 Archwood San Antonio, TX 78239-1504 (210) 657-1549 <home> (210) 884-6926 <cell and text> (210) 657-1549 <FAX with prior notification> gharmon@... ? "Retirement = Every day is a Saturday except Sunday" "Real radios glow in the dark" "Too many projects, not enough time" ? http://www.grissomroadcoc.org ? From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of James Barrie ? Does anyone have the set up settings for testing? a 6JB6 with a Knight Kit Tube tester? Their roll chart doesn't list one. |
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L 7 Linear Amplifier Component Values Needed; Complete Parts List Wanted
I need the following component values for the L 7 amplifier. ?The values are not on the schematic, and I have no parts list.
1. ?C43, C46, and C47, each air variable capacitor range. 2. ?Inductance values of L9, L10, and L11. 3. ?Inductance value range of variable inductor L8. If someone has a complete parts list for the L 7 they could send to me electronically in a direct reply, I would much appreciate it. Thank you. 73, Michael Smith, N4KZO |
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Re: C-4 Creativity
As far as the scarcity of the small connector from the power strip to the C-4: Not my area of expertise, but I would think something like that would be reproducible with a 3-D printer. Anyone with such interested in attempting it and reporting back to the group? Hank WM1V On Wed, Apr 14, 2021 at 7:37 AM Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 via <w1es=[email protected]> wrote:
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Re: C-4 Creativity
I’m pretty sure that they all came with one switched 240V duplex receptacle.? I have used mine for 35 years — I’ve owned it for far longer than the original owner, as I found some 1970 date codes inside it! I did try the rotor controller and it does work with Hy-Gain type rotators. I’ve never used the phone patch. The meter, power controller and antenna switch I have used always.? One neat thing with the unit is the rig control/select. There are three positions marked, but you can control (if I remember) up to 8 rigs but need to wire in anything beyond 3. I use it to switch my keyer and L7 amongst my B-Line, TR-4Cw, TR7 and Elecraft K3 (amp only). I could switch audio and mic but have fun having different mics on the Drakes. ?Still, the mics take up space, so I’ve considered having one mic socket somewhere on the desk and just picking a mic.? BTW, that antenna switch handles 1500W just fine! 73, Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 Time flies like an arrow.? Fruit flies like a banana. Sent from ProtonMail for iOS On Tue, Apr 13, 2021 at 17:32, Tom wd8cqb <wd8cqb@...> wrote:
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Re: C-4 Creativity
开云体育Tom:Congratulations on getting the C-4.? It's a nice addition to the 4-line station.? I find that the stations accessories that Drake offered with the 4-line and the 7-line is a big part of what made these stations so special. Not sure if the 10 minute reminder to state your callsign is valid anymore - it never was up here in VE-land anyways.? At one time it was 30 minutes and at the beginning and end of a QSO. Phone patches are pretty useless these days, but I still use the clock on one of the C-4's and the wattmeter and the accessory switch to select speakers.? I have used the antenna switch too, though not at the moment.? That will happen again, possibly even this summer as there will be some major changes.? I also want to try hooking up a Hy-Gain rotator to that control, just for fun too, as have never done that.? I just acquired a free Hy-Gain Tailtwister control box with a blown meter so this is a good time to try that out!? I'll probably throw in a Brake Delay system which I am hoping will get around the issue of the absence of a brake release switch on the C-4.? Need to check that out further, though I think at least one individual on here said they were using the C-4 with a later Hy-Gain rotator without issue. And yes...I use the powerbar.? I have one C-4/powerbar controlling the power to the 5/7-line desk and one to a 4C and 4B line desk.? You can see these on my qrz page.? The 4-line desk is actually using a home made "powerbar-on-steroids" I made 15 years ago or so to control 220VAC to a Collins 30L-1/30S-1 and KWS-1, in addition to an L-4B.? There were plenty of extra outlets as well.? Making your own powerbar is not hard, requiring a good 220VAC contactor-style relay, a small 110VAC relay as the latch (if the contactor does not have a spare set of contacts), and a bunch of barrier strips, all built into a big Home Depot junction box.? I have pics and schematics if needed/interested.? One of the hardest parts to find is simply the 3 pin C-J connector that plugs into the back of the C-4! If you have the Drake powerbar, it is worth checking the wiring.? I found that one of mine had the neutrals and the hot leads backwards on the 110 VAC plugs! 73 Peter VE7PS On 2021-04-13 2:32 p.m., Tom wd8cqb
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Re: C-4 Creativity
开云体育I too have a C-4. It’s without the power strip of course. I’m never going to use it so if someone is interested contact me at W5SUM at Comcast dot net.Ron W5SUM On Apr 13, 2021, at 4:32 PM, Tom wd8cqb <wd8cqb@...> wrote:
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Re: C-4 Creativity
开云体育interesting topic as I just acquired? a C4 last weekend. Looks great lined up with the twins but not sure how much I'd use anything but the watt meter and clock.? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Wondering how many of you use the 220 outlets on the power distribution box?? ? de Tom W2TF Sent from my Galaxy -------- Original message -------- From: "Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 via groups.io" <w1es@...> Date: 4/13/21 5:15 PM (GMT-05:00) Subject: Re: [DRAKE-RADIO] C-4 Creativity Something I've been considering.? FOr me, though, I don't use speech processing very much. Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 Time flies like an arrow.? Fruit flies like a banana. Sent with Secure Email. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 11:28 AM, AC9PA via groups.io <byroncordes@...> wrote:
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Re: C-4 Creativity
Something I've been considering.? FOr me, though, I don't use speech processing very much. Steve Wedge, W1ES/4 Time flies like an arrow.? Fruit flies like a banana. Sent with Secure Email. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ Original Message ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ On Tuesday, April 13, 2021 11:28 AM, AC9PA via groups.io <byroncordes@...> wrote:
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Re: C-4 Creativity
Tony Deprato
开云体育Noble radio makes one for the TR7 and has the one for the C Line 85% done. NRV7? and NRV4 if I recall.
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From: "william pinkava via groups.io" <wjpinkava@...> Date: 4/13/21 15:23 (GMT-05:00) To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [DRAKE-RADIO] C-4 Creativity How about a radio/computer interface for digital modes?
Bill AE8EA
On Apr 13, 2021, at 11:29 AM, AC9PA via groups.io <byroncordes@...> wrote:
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Re: C-4 Creativity
开云体育How about a radio/computer interface for digital modes?Bill AE8EA On Apr 13, 2021, at 11:29 AM, AC9PA via groups.io <byroncordes@...> wrote:
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Ronnie Hull - W5SUM
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